Prosecution Insights
Last updated: October 02, 2026

Examiner: XIAO, KE

Tech Center 2600 • Art Units: 2612 2622 2623 2625 2627 2628 2629 2677

This examiner grants 36% of resolved cases

Analysis

Ke Xiao works in Art Unit 2612 of Tech Center 2600. He has 156 resolved cases and an allowance rate of 35.9%. The median days to allowance is 1630, which is a very long timeframe. These metrics suggest a challenging prosecution environment characterized by a low allowance rate and significant pendency. Practitioners should be prepared for a rigorous examination process that requires a high level of persistence and detailed technical arguments.

The interview lift is 28.1%. This high lift indicates that direct communication is a powerful tool for overcoming the difficulties presented by the 35.9% baseline allowance rate. Practitioners should prioritize interviews as a key tactical step to improve their chances of success. The 156 resolved cases provide a clear view of the examiner's strict standards. Given the 1630-day median to allowance, utilizing the 28.1% lift is essential for advancing cases efficiently. Overall, the data suggests that oral advocacy is one of the most effective ways to navigate this challenging environment.

Written from this page's own data; every figure is computed from USPTO records and verified before publication.

Performance Statistics

35.9%
Allow Rate
-26.1% vs TC avg
169
Total Applications
+28.1%
Interview Lift
1630
Avg Prosecution Days
Based on 156 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Rejection Statute Breakdown

2.2%
§101 Eligibility
27.1%
§102 Novelty
61.1%
§103 Obviousness
8.2%
§112 Clarity

Currently Pending Office Actions

App #TitleStatusAssignee
19187510 SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF DRIVING A DISPLAY WITH HIGH BIT DEPTH Final Rejection Snap Inc.
18975585 ELECTRONIC DEVICE Final Rejection InnoLux Corporation
18903698 COMMUNICATION DEVICE AND COMMUNICATION METHOD Non-Final OA HTC Corporation
18605851 INPUT APPARATUS AND METHOD Final Rejection HTC Corporation
18353072 USER MOOD MONITORING IN INFORMATION HANDLING SYSTEM USING BIOFEEDBACK FROM WIRELESS CONTROLLER Non-Final OA Dell Products L.P.
18341016 USAGE OF CUSTOMIZATIONS AND RELATED CUSTOMIZATION USAGE DATA FOR CONFIGURING GAMING SYSTEMS Final Rejection IGT

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